As the term comes to a close, we are planning for the safe return of all of our children in September. We would like to share the details of what this will look like and how you can continue to support the measures we are taking to keep everyone in our school community as safe as possible. The following advice follows the new local authority risk assessment for Durham schools. Any changes between now and September will be in response to local and national guidance.
Letter to Parents – Summer Holidays
Dear Parents and Carers,
As we head into the summer holidays, we wanted to take this opportunity to remind you that Coronavirus is still with us and there are some very simple steps we can all take to help keep each other safe and healthy.
View our full letter below:
Letter to Parents – Summer Holidays
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Letter to Parents – Social Media Use
View our letter to Parents (issued 30/06/2020) regarding safe and responsible social media use.
Letter to Parents – Safe and Responsible Social Media Use
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Letter from DCC Public Health
Opening of County Durham schools to more children
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for all that you are doing at this challenging time. I realise that many parents / carers are thinking carefully about whether your child/children return to their childcare setting or school. For many this is a difficult decision and we want to reassure you that we understand how difficult this is.
View the full letter below:
DPH – Letter Schools Returning (8 June 2020)
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DCC Press Release – School Reopening Information
View the latest Durham County Council Press Release (issued 27 May 2020), regarding further information to schools on plans for phased reopening:
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Letter to Parents (School Reopening Information)
Please see the latest letter to Parents and Carers regarding important School Reopening Information:
St Pius – Letter to Parents & Carers (School Reopening Information) Issued 22/05/2020
Home Learning Links
We have added a new page called Home Learning.
Please click the Class Link. You will just need to use the password that your child will bring home with them.
Sponsored Run for Willowburn Hospice
The children of St Pius School completed a sponsored fun run to raise money for Willowburn Hospice. Rusty the squirrel came along to meet the children and cheer them on. The pupils raised over £700 and presented the cheque to Rusty in the Summer Term.
Our Afternoon Tea and Mission Balloon Release!
We celebrated the final day of our primary mission with an afternoon tea with parents, parishioners and pupils. We performed our mission song and dance and released 100 balloons into the snowy sky!
Great Mission Bake Off
Our Great Mission Bake Off was a huge success. Parents, parishioners and pupils baked lots of lovely things ready for our afternoon tea. Even Father John got stuck in!